The Social-Emotional Learning Hub For Black People
Free. Limited seats. Unlimited vibes.
The Black SEL Summer Institute is a FREE five-day immersive experience designed to cultivate emotional well-being, leadership, and self-confidence for Black students in grades 6–12. Through our Black SEL Framework, students explore culturally affirming approaches to social-emotional learning that strengthen identity, build community, and develop lifelong skills.
By the end of the week, students are better equipped to navigate conflict with confidence, regulate emotions, make responsible decisions, and create positive change in their schools, families, and communities.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 PARTNERS!
To our students, parents, teachers, facilitators, partners, and supporters—thank you for helping make this year’s Black SEL Summer Institute an unforgettable experience. Together, we created a space where Black youth could build confidence, strengthen their sense of identity, develop leadership skills, and imagine new possibilities for their futures.
If you missed this year’s Summer Institute, don’t worry—there’s more to come! Be sure to join our Summer Institute newsletter to be the first to know when enrollment opens for the 2027 Black SEL Summer Institute, along with upcoming events, programs, and opportunities for youth and families.
Why the Summer Institute?
Black students continually encounter and must navigate:
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What can students expect?
Students will learn how to:
- Negotiate Conflict Constructively
- Regulate Emotions
- Make Responsible Descisions
- Contribute Positively to Any Classroom or Community
Students will undergo training in:
- Social Justice Skills
- Racial Equity
- African-American Historic Leadership
- Workforce Development
- Character Development
- Understanding the Political Landscape
- Exploring Media Diets
Ready to take the next step?
STUDENT ADVOCATE PROGRAM
Many students were inspired to take the next step in their leadership journey by expressing interest in becoming Black SEL Student Advocates. Throughout the week, we witnessed powerful conversations, meaningful relationships, and transformative experiences that will continue long after the Institute ended.
Students who are interested in continuing their leadership journey through the Black SEL Student Advocate Program are encouraged to complete the interest form below. As a Student Advocate, you’ll have opportunities to develop leadership skills, engage in community impact projects, build lasting connections, and help create positive change in your school and community.
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